Festive Beamish, Newcastle & Durham

Monday

A Morning departure to the North East, arriving late afternoon in Newcastle at the Copthorne Hotel in time for dinner and our 4-night stay.

Tuesday

Today we enjoy a free day to explore Newcastle from our city centre hotel location. If you’re looking for some retail therapy make sure to visit Fenwick’s where the famous Fenwick festive window display will be on show or perhaps visit one of the many museums, galleries and attractions that litter the city centre.

Wednesday

Today’s outing takes us north to visit the famous Beamish North of England Open Air Museum, capturing the spirit of the North East in the 1800’s and 1900’s. Attractions include a restored tram and replica bus rides, authentic town streets, a colliery village, go down the mine, an old fashioned sweet shop, a working farm, steam locomotives and much more. At this time of year the museum is festively decorated so we can reimagine what Christmas was like in bygone eras.

Thursday

This morning we drive north to the historic city of Durham, well known for its huge cathedral, sat overlooking the rest of the river and its beautiful cityscape. A must visit is Durham Cathedral with its great architecture and peaceful surroundings.

Friday

We depart after breakfast for our journey home.